Woman-friendly sex toy store: Toys in Babeland

[GoForTheLaugh]

Today I went to Toys in Babeland, a store that sell sex toys and alternative sex (fetish) books for all sexual orientations. It is safe for women, men, trans identified people, heterosexuals, bisexuals, and homosexuals.

You can find the site here: http://www.babeland.com/

From the on-line site: "Toys in Babeland is a sex toy store run by women whose mission is to promote and celebrate sexual vitality by providing an honest, open and fun environment, encouraging personal empowerment, educating our community, and supporting a more passionate world for all of us."

They have stores in New York and Seattle--and there is an on line catalogue.

There was not much on view for ticklephiles, I admit, but there was a large selection of cool stuff. In addition, all of the women who work there are friendly and supportive, and you can talk to them without fear. (I admit that I did not mention tickling per se, but I doubt there would be any problem. I had a great conversation.)

I also bought a great book: Dossie Easton and Catherine A. Liszt's When Someone You Love Is Kinky. I have only just started it, but it is a wonderful non-judgmental piece on what it means to have "...sexual interests or practices that are in some way unusual." Great stuff! 🙂

 

[steph]

Oh how cool hon~weren't some of these girls on HBO Real Sex for an "oral" seminar?
Thanks for the share!
XOXO

 

[AquaFeline]

The correlating store in SF is good vibrations www.goodvibes.com

I've been to babes in toyland in seattle and it's pretty cool. But there's a much bigger store farther south that may not be as chick friendly but its got a helluva selection. Wish I could remember the name.

 

[LeeAllure]

http://grandopening.com/ is another one.

They're in Boston, MA and recently opened a new store in LA.

The owner is pretty nice, and does a lot of classes.

Lee

 

[AquaFeline]

http://grandopening.com/ is another one.

They're in Boston, MA and recently opened a new store in LA.

The owner is pretty nice, and does a lot of classes.

Lee

I like that they have their porn section categorized by plot level etc. Hard to find good stuff through the tens of thousands of titles.

 

[GoForTheLaugh]

Thank you for all the posts in this thread, fellow TMFers!

I keep hearing good things about the two New York City Toys in Babeland, and I hope to visit the other one soon. A person can talk to any of the women who work there in safety (and about a number of fetishes). All of the salespeople receive training and are not supposed to make anyone uncomfortable. They also make no assumptions about sex, sexual orientation, or sexual practice.

I am very comfortable with sex and know how to get it; I have been out for a long time. However, I am like a scared fourteen-year-old once fetishes (even the ones I like) are mentioned. I found my trip there very positive. 🙂

Plus, the book I bought is fantastic!